31

Neural Integration, Pain and Anesthesia


Changes in Tissue Substance P Levels in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


Öztürk N, Erin N, Tüzüner S (Akdeniz Univ, Antalya, Turkey) Neurosurgery 67:1655-1661, 2010§



C. Curtin, MD



Evidence Ranking


• B



Expert Rating


• 2



Abstract



Background


Although carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy in adults, its etiology is not completely known. Chronic inflammation, fibrosis of the transverse carpal ligament (TCL), and altered sensory response contribute to the symptoms.



Objective


Because substance P (SP) is known to be involved in neuropathic pain, chronic inflammation, and fibrosis, the present study evaluated changes in SP levels in patients with CTS.



Methods

Related posts:

Default ThumbnailSystematic Review of Conservative Interventions for Osteoarthritis of the Hand Default Thumbnailof Open Trigger Finger Release Default Thumbnailof the Distal Radius: Risk Factors for Complications After Locked Volar Plate Fixation Tendon Pulley Reconstruction Default ThumbnailShoulder Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tear without Glenohumeral Arthritis Default Thumbnail35

Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel
Tags:
Apr 2, 2016 | Posted by in Hand surgery | Comments Off on 31

Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Get Clinical Tree app for offline access